Pool clubs in Chicago?

May 25, 2008 11:54 AM

Pool clubs in Chicago?

Is there a place I can pay for pool access for non-lap pool usage? I know hotels used to charge to use their pools but they dont seem to do this anymore or do they? Essentially Id love to have access to a nice hotel pool without actually paying for the room iteself.

The park district pools are okay but there are too many kids and adult swim hours are pretty limited.

Thanks.

posted by damn dirty ape to sports, hobbies, & recreation (3 comments total)

I think the Chicago Hilton downtown on Michigan Avenue sells monthly health club only/pool memberships
posted by true at 12:36 PM on May 25, 2008

Sign up at Northeastern Illinois University's PE complex (just $80 for a summer membership). Nice olympic-sized pool with regulation diving boards and no kiddies.
posted by yoyobates at 1:14 PM on May 25, 2008

Seconding Northeastern (it's my 'hood and it's great). The only downside is that the summer hours are super limited. The Skokie Park District (just north of Chicago) has some great pool facilities that are available to non-residents.

An acquaintance once had a membership to an amazing pool at 555 W Cornelia in Chicago, but I have no idea how she scored it. That pool is gorgeous. If you know anyone in that neighborhood, you might ask around about it.
posted by jeanmari at 6:41 PM on May 25, 2008